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| Height: 6-5
Weight: 222
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: May 15, 1980, Spring, TX Contract: Signed through 2009 with a team option for 2010. |
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August 28, 2008 Here's the latest on the Josh Beckett injury situation according to the Boston Globe. Manager Terry Francona and GM Theo Epstein both said that Beckett hasn't suffered any type of setback with his elbow and the decision to send him to see Dr. Andrews is merely a precaution as the team wants to make sure Beckett is 100% before running him out there again. Our View:Uh huh. With so much misinformation going on in terms of injury reports, we just don't know what to believe here. What we do know is that Daisuke Matsuzaka will take Beckett's spot in the rotation on Friday to face the White Sox. |
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August 28, 2008 Josh Beckett will not make his scheduled start on Friday and he will be forced to visit with Dr. James Andrews to determine what is going on with his injured elbow, according to the Associated Press. Our View:Whenever any pitcher goes to see Dr. Andrews for some elbow pain it usually doesn't turn into good news. At this point, counting on a big finish to '08 just isn't a bet you should make with Beckett. |
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August 27, 2008 Just because Josh Beckett remains on track to pitch on Friday night against the White Sox, it does not mean that his recent bout with elbow inflammation has been put in the rearview mirror, according to the MLB. "We have his long-term interests in mind here," said Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein. "Even though he's scheduled to pitch Friday, that doesn't mean we stop evaluating him on a daily basis and we stop making sure he's fully healthy and ready to pitch. We're going to keep monitoring him day in and day out. If it gets to a point where we don't think it's in his best interest to pitch, then he's not going to pitch." Our View:The Sox are shooting to insure a spot in the playoffs, but they are not going to push Beckett to get there. If he shows any signs of pain or discomfort at all, they will be taking him off the mound. |
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August 26, 2008 Josh Beckett threw in the bullpen today with no difficulty, according to the Boston Herald. He remains on track to start Friday against the White Sox. Beckett hasn't pitched since Aug. 17 because of inflammation in his right elbow and numbness in his right arm. "He's ready to go and it's exciting," said manager Terry Francona. "Because he's excited, so are we." Our View:Beckett owners can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. |
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August 23, 2008 Josh Beckett is also dealing with inflammation in his right elbow in addition to the numbness in his right arm. The earliest he could return to the rotation is Friday, according to MLB.com. "It's gotten better," Beckett said of the numbness. "We had the one day [Friday] where it kind of came back. That's why we decided to do what we did. It has gotten better. The treatment and stuff is definitely working." Our View:The Sox say they are being extra cautious, so this doesn't seem like something to be overly concerned about, but obviously you should keep close tabs on it. |
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August 23, 2008 Josh Beckett, who has been experiencing tingling and numbness in his right arm (and hand), has been pushed back for a second time and is now scheduled to pitch on Friday against the White Sox at Fenway Park, according to the Providence Journal. His side session for Saturday was cancelled and manager Terry Francona said, "We're doing everything in our power to make sure this guy is able to go out and pitch like he can pitch. This gives him another three days of more routine and we can bump his side back to Tuesday. We all feel a little bit better about being overly cautious, but when it comes to somebody's arm, and their future, we need to do it." Our View:The team does not want to rush Beckett back and risk losing him during the crucial final month of the regular season. |
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August 23, 2008 Josh Beckett, who has been experiencing tingling and numbness in his right arm, had no complaints after throwing off flat ground to pitching coach John Farrell for approximately 10 minutes Friday afternoon, according to the Boston Globe. He is scheduled to throw a side session today. Our View:Barring a setback, he is scheduled to start Tuesday against the rival Yankees in the Bronx. |
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August 21, 2008 Josh Beckett is slated to throw a side session Friday, which is expected to give the Red Sox a better idea as to when he can return to the rotation, according to the Boston Herald. Beckett remains scheduled to pitch on Tuesday in New York, though there are hurdles to clear between now and then. Manager Terry Francona said, "The one thing we haven’t done is we haven’t let him throw. If he’s not ready, we won’t pitch him. We’ll just back him up again and I told him that." Beckett added, "There’s no real change. I probably won’t know anything until I throw." Our View:While Francona indicated that some of the numbness or “tingling” in Beckett’s right hand has subsided, both Francona and Beckett acknowledged the biggest test will come when Beckett attempts to throw. The Sox have ruled out any major problems, saying the ailment was not related to circulatory issues or an aneurysm. One possible source of the problem is the ulnar nerve, the same nerve that runs through the funny bone and can cause a tingling sensation when aggravated. |
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August 20, 2008 Boston ace Josh Beckett remains on schedule to start for the Red Sox on Tuesday against the Yankees, though manager Terry Francona won't be terribly disappointed if the right-hander gets pushed back again, according to the New York Post. Our View:Beckett's next start was moved from Saturday to Tuesday after he developed a sore right elbow that created numbness in his hand. Francona described the soreness as a "crick" in the pitcher's elbow that developed when he slept on it overnight. Francona reports Beckett is not likely to throw on the side until Friday though he is "begging" to pitch now. |
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August 19, 2008 Boston has pushed back the next start for pitcher Josh Beckett, according to the Boston Globe. Instead of pitching on Saturday, he will throw again on Tuesday. Our View:Beckett has reportedly been experiencing numbness and tingling in his right arm, so the club decided to give him some extra time. Adjust your fantasy lineups accordingly. |
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August 17, 2008 There was plenty of offense going on the American League today, and the Blue Jays joined the party with an impressive 15-4 win over Boston. The Red Sox may have bigger issues, as indicated by the performance of starter Josh Beckett today. Beckett lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing eight runs on eight hits with one walk and three strikeouts. Our View:Beckett falls to 11-9 on the season with a 4.34 ERA. The boys calling the game openly questioned if Beckett may be nursing an unreported injury, noting his motion and technique were well out of form. We will track the situation as we anticipate the Sox are likey to send him for testing. Now is not the time to take chances with such a valuable commodity. |
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August 11, 2008 Josh Beckett simply dominated the White Sox on this night needing just 104 pitches to make it through eight innings in his 11th victory of the year. Beckett allowed a single run, didn't walk a batter, and struck out eight. Our View:When on as he was on this night, it really matters little who is hitting as the batters have basically no chance of doing anything substantial. After being bombed for seven runs on July 30th, Beckett has allowed just three runs over his last two starts (1.84 ERA). |
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August 5, 2008 Josh Beckett ended his three-game losing streak on Tuesday night. He worked 6.2 innings against the Royals and allowed only four hits and two runs. Beckett walked two, struck out seven, and improved to 10-8. Our View:It's nice to see Josh rebound after a July in which he posted a 5.74 ERA and allowed 41 hits over 31.1 innings. The Red Sox and fantasy teams both need him to be an ace down the stretch. |
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August 5, 2008 MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (9-8, 4.15 ERA) will start Tuesday, August 5, against the Kansas City royals. Our View:Beckett looks to bounce back from his last start in which he gave up 11 hits and seven earned runs to the Angels last week. |
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July 30, 2008 Boston RHP Josh Beckett suffered through one of his worst outings this season, taking the 9-2 loss against the Angels. Beckett pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on 11 hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. Our View:Beckett now sits at 9-8 on the season with a 4.15 ERA. He is 2-3 for July, having surrendered a troublesome 20 earned runs over those five starts. |
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July 25, 2008 Josh Beckett went toe-to-toe with Joba Chamberlain and the Yankees but lost 1-0, throwing a solid seven innings, allowing nine hits and one earned runs while striking out six. Our View:Beckett was good, but Joba was better. Beckett deserved to get a win, but his teammates could not push a run across the board. |
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July 19, 2008 Josh Beckett completed his first game of the season Saturday. Unfortunately, he also picked up his sixth loss of the season. Becket allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out six over eight frames in a loss in Anaheim. Our View:Beckett was undone by a four-run seventh inning, which included a Vlad Guerrero homer and Erick Aybar base-clearing triple. |
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July 9, 2008 Josh Beckett allowed five runs on eight hits, walked two and struck out two, and the Red Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 18-5 on Wednesday afternoon. Our View:Beckett gave up three first-inning runs and then settled down before offering up his final two offerings in the sixth inning. The right-hander wasn't sharp, but he received the run support to battle through five innings of work and earn his ninth win of the season. |
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July 4, 2008 Josh Beckett was in control on the mound in Friday's 6-4 win over the Yankees in the Bronx, as he allowed three earned runs on four hits over six innings, with two walks and four strikeouts. Our View:Beckett improves to 8-5, with a 3.70 ERA. That was his second win at hostile Yankee Stadium this season. |
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June 23, 2008 Josh Beckett was terrific on Monday, but it wasn't enough. The righty allowed just two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over eight innings, but he was trumped by Dan Haren. Our View:Beckett was a tough-luck loser tonight, but with 36 wins over the previous two seasons, he has been the beneficiary of good luck in the past. |
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June 23, 2008 Josh Beckett will take the hill tonight when the Red Sox host the Diamondbacks at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Beckett is 7-4 with a 3.87 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 2008, but is 1-3 with a 5.65 ERA in five starts against Arizona. Our View:His only win against Arizona did come last season as he only allowed two earned runs over eight innings, and he hurled seven scoreless innings in his last start against Cincinnati. Keep him active in your lineups. |
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June 18, 2008 Due to an off-day on Thursday, the Red Sox will shift around their rotation and push Josh Beckett to Monday, the Boston Globe reports. Tim Wakefield, Daisuke Matsuzaka, and Jon Lester will pitch this weekend. "We talk about building in rest," manager Terry Francona says. "Josh knew all along. He's fine." Our View:Beckett is now in line to start twice next week, rather than twice this week. It's not big news unless your fantasy league allows daily transactions. |
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June 15, 2008 Josh Beckett received plenty of run support in his first career victory over the Reds, who hit him hard the two times he faced them with Florida. Beckett allowed six hits, walked two and struck out six over seven scoreless innings. Our View:Beckett won his seventh game against four losses and improved his ERA from 4.22 to 3.87 in the effort. |
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June 10, 2008 Josh Beckett will make his 12th start of the season tonight against the Orioles at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Beckett is 6-4 with a 4.07 ERA and 1.10 WHIP this season. Our View:Beckett has only allowed five earned runs in his last 19 innings of work, with 24 strikeouts over the span. Keep him active in your rotation against the 31-31 Orioles. |
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June 4, 2008 Josh Beckett allowed one run in six innings of work, and the Red Sox won their 12th consecutive home game. Beckett issued seven hits, no walks and struck out five in the win. Our View:Beckett left the game after only 92 pitches spiking internet blogs with rumors of "injury". The 20-game winner slipped on the wet mound and suffered a slight foot sprain. Red Sox manager Terry Francona and assistant trainer Mike Reinold went to the mound and Beckett stayed in the game to finish the six inning, his final frame in the win. |
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June 4, 2008 Following up on an earlier report, according to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox announced that Josh Beckett is OK. The report noted that the right-hander did not leave the game due to an injury. Our View:There was some concern that Beckett left the game after 92 pitches because of a leg injury. The fact that the Red Sox rebuked the report is good news for the Red Sox Nation and his fantasy owners. |
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June 4, 2008 Josh Beckett went six innings in Thursday's night battle with first place Tampa Bay. The right-hander allowed seven hits and one run. He struck out five and walked none -- and left with a 4-1 lead. Manny Delcarmen replaced Beckett in the seventh inning. Our View:Beckett left after 92 pitches. The 20-game winner was favoring his leg in the sixth inning and his removal might be due to a undisclosed leg injury. More information on Beckett when the information is available. |
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May 30, 2008 Josh Beckett only allowed two runs on four hits over six innings in Friday's 5-2 win over the Orioles, with three walks and 10 strikeouts. He ended the night with a no decision, in a game that went 13 innings. Jacoby Ellsbury notably recorded three stolen bases tonight for Boston as well. Our View:This was a strong outing for him despite not claiming a win, and he has now racked up 28 strikeouts over his last three starts. |
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May 18, 2008 Josh Beckett picked up his fifth win of the season on Sunday despite allowing six runs in seven innings against the Brewers. Beckett had nine strikeouts but allowed four home runs. Our View:Beckett has been dogged by home runs in the past, so today's effort was a bit troubling. Through eight starts Beckett owns a 4.67 ERA which speaks to his inconsistent performance thus far. |
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May 13, 2008 The Red Sox got in hole early and were unable to bring it back, suffering the 5-4 loss to Baltimore. Ace Josh Beckett let the early innings get away, handed a 3-run lead in the first only to watch it fall as he surrendered five runs (all earned) on 11 hits over 5 2/3 innings of work. Beckett walked two, struck out five, but the end result was his third loss of the season. Our View:Beckett has been a puzzle during these early weeks but seems to have things back on track after consecutive wins to start the month of May, going deep in both with one walk and 13 strikeouts combined. Tonight shows he still has work to do. |
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May 8, 2008 Josh Beckett dominated the vaunted Tigers lineup on Thursday night for seven innings as he held them to one run on six hits and no walks. He also punched out eight batters to improve to 4-2. Our View:Beckett has allowed more than three earned runs in just one of his last five starts and appears to be in total control of his arsenal once again after battling injury early on. |
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April 27, 2008 In what seems to be a strong day for pitching in the AL, Boston RHP Josh Beckett gave his team every attempt to earn a win over the Tampa Bay Rays, but the offensive support failed to take form and his efforts went to waste as the Sox fell 0-3. Beckett pitched seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits, walking just one and racking up an impressive 13 strike outs. Our View:The 13 strike outs is a career high for Beckett, but Boston's fifth consecutive loss has Beckett frustrated with his second loss of the season. |
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April 24, 2008 Josh Beckett, who is nursing a stiff neck, pitched a successful bullpen session this morning, according to the Boston Globe. He is back on track to start on Sunday against the Rays. Our View:You can breathe easy again following this news. Beckett holds a 5.12 ERA, but he is still off to a strong start as he racked up 16 strikeouts over 19.1 innings, with a 1.03 WHIP. He is safe to count on for Sunday. |
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April 22, 2008 Josh Beckett has been pulled from tonight's start against the Angels due to a stiff neck, according to the Boston Globe. David Pauley will start in his place. Our View:We will keep you posted on the severity of his ailment, and hopefully it isn't related to his previous back injury. |
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April 22, 2008 Josh Beckett is set to make his fourth start of the season today, against the Angels, according to MLB.com. He is 2-1 with a 5.12 ERA so far this season, and notably hurled a four hit complete game against the Angels in Game 1 of last season's Divisional Series. Our View:He is off to a favorable start, and should fare well against the Angels today. |
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April 12, 2008 Josh Beckett allowed three runs over 6.2 innings to pick up his first victory of the season against the Yankees. Our View:Beckett allowed only five hits on the day while picking up five K, and he appeared to be throwing nice an easy following his bout with injury earlier in the year. |
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April 12, 2008 Josh Beckett is set for his second start of the season today as Boston battles hated rival New York, according to MLB.com. He gave up five earned runs in his first game back (at Toronto), but could fare better today at home, as he was 9-5 with a 4.17 ERA at Fenway in 2007. Our View:This should be a great test for the Red Sox ace, as he continues to regain his strength. |
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April 6, 2008 Josh Beckett returned to the mound on Sunday against Toronto, but ended the day with a loss as he surrendered five runs on three hits (one home run) over 4.2 innings of work, with four walks and six strikeouts, as Boston ultimately fell 7-4. He lost, but it was great to see him back in action, and his six strikeouts were very positive. He should continue to get stronger with each start, and his fantasy stock is back on the rise. |
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April 6, 2008 As expected, Josh Beckett will return to the starting rotation today against Toronto, according to ESPN.com. He has been activated off the DL and will battle Roy Halladay. We will post news on his performance following the game. |
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April 5, 2008 Boston ace Josh Beckett is expected to return from his stint on the DL and make his first start of the season, according to the Providence Journal. Manager Terry Francona told reporters Beckett should be in but will be closely monitored, thus we expect the low pitch count to be in full effect. "We expect he'll give everything he has, but we know he's not going to pitch a complete game," said Francona. Beckett has been struggling with lower back pain and reports of an undisclosed hip injury have also persisted. Also, keep in mind the Red Sox need to make room for Beckett on the roster, so someone will go (rumors indicate RHP David Aardsma is the likely candidate). |
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April 2, 2008 Josh Beckett is set to pitch for the Red Sox on Sunday when they battle Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays, according to the Boston Globe. He will be activated from the DL on Thursday. |
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April 1, 2008 Josh Beckett had another solid day in his bid to return to the starting rotation on Tuesday, according to Boston.com. Beckett showed no signs of the back ailment that held him from starting the season opener in Japan, as he allowed just two hits in five innings while striking out six. The only run off Beckett came on a solo homer from Yahmed Yema, a Single-A outfielder. Beckett threw 64 pitches on the day, 47 went for strikes. Beckett seems close to returning and can be activated from the DL on Thursday. |
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March 30, 2008 Josh Beckett is scheduled to pitch an intrasquad game on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. Beckett will pitch in an intrasquad game on Tuesday morning as he builds his pitch count up to be activated. He continues to do well, and is hopeful he can return on April 6. |
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March 28, 2008 Josh Beckett says he feels healthy and getting back to the Red Sox rotation is just a matter of stretching himself out, according to MLB.com. "I think that's basically it, [getting stretched out]," Beckett said. "I don't know what they're planning on doing, but [I'm] just trying to get stretched out right now." Beckett is on the DL while recovering from a back injury, but he's hoping to make his season debut on April 6. |
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March 27, 2008 Josh Beckett threw 47 pitches in a minor league game on Thursday, according to MLB.com. He hurled four scoreless innings for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs versus Minnesota's New Britain Rock Cats. Beckett threw 47 pitches, while allowing one hit and no walks, with six strikeouts. Boston Minor League pitching coordinator Ralph Treuel stated that Josh did well throwing the ball today. This is good news for Boston's ace, but it remains to be seen if he will be placed on the DL to open the season. |
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March 24, 2008 MLB.com reports that the The Red Sox coaching staff will make a roster move just hours before the season opener placing Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list. With a retroactive listing backdated to March 19, Beckett would be eligible to return on April 4. The report notes that while Beckett is progressing well in his rehab. |
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March 23, 2008 Josh Beckett reportedly threw a pair of very good innings against Double-A hitters on Sunday morning, according to Boston.com. Red Sox farm director Mike Hazen stated that Beckett was throwing at around 93 mph and had solid movement on his pitches which had hitters confused. Beckett threw 32 pitches and appears ready to move on to the next level, which could be four innings five days from today. This is positive news for the "ace" of the Red Sox rotation. |
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March 22, 2008 Josh Beckett , working his way back from back spasms that have plagued his attempts to progress in spring training, is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game at the team’s complex on Sunday afternoon, according to MLB.com. Outside of that, the Sox have no definitive plans for Beckett moving forward, but hopes remain high that he’ll be making regular-season starts sooner rather than later. |
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March 21, 2008 Josh Beckett played long toss and then threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Friday, saying afterwards that it went great, according to the Providence Journal. Beckett, who's dealing with a sore back, is slated to pitch in an intrasquad game on Sunday. "There are still some peaks and valleys," he said. "That first week I felt better every other day, and then every other day I felt worse. Now I'm at a point where I can do every thing I need to do in between starts or bullpens. I've progressed, but it's only been in the last week where I can start to put a time table when I can get on the mound." The Sox haven't set a timetable for Beckett's return, but it sounds as if will be able to avoid a DL stint. |
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March 19, 2008 Josh Beckett threw an unexpected bullpen session, according to MLB.com. He was not expected to throw until Thursday, but threw 45 pitches on Wednesday. After the session pitching coach John Farrell stated, "In Beckett's bullpen this morning, he proved that there were no restrictions when he got on the mound. He went through his 45-pitch bullpen today, and surprisingly the arm strength hasn't suffered that much of a setback. Granted, it was just a bullpen. But I think the first step toward his game progression will likely go through another bullpen." Farrell added that he could get into a minor league game on Sunday. |
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March 18, 2008 According to the Providence Journal, Terry Francona said that Josh Beckett had a “very good day” yesterday morning during his 120-foot, long-toss session at City of Palms Park. Beckett, sidelined since March 8 with back spasms, is receiving positive reports from the coaches and training staff. He will not travel to Japan with the team. Francona said the plan with Beckett now is to remain in Florida. He will eventually pitch in a minor-league game. |
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March 17, 2008 Josh Beckett threw 25 times from 60 feet and 10 times at 75 feet yesterday on flat ground on Sunday, as he resumed a throwing program, according to the Boston Globe. "Everything's good," said Beckett. "I did everything I wanted to do." If all goes well, he could throw a side session on Thursday, but manager Terry Francona confirmed Sunday that Beckett will not travel with the team to take part in the season-opening games in Japan. |
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March 16, 2008 Josh Beckett is set to begin a throwing program on Sunday morning, according to the Boston Globe. Beckett, who has been out for about a week with a back injury, will throw on flat ground Sunday. He'll then work his way up to mound work. Beckett will not travel with the Red Sox to Japan next week, but he should be ready once they resume play upon returning from their trip. |
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March 13, 2008 The Josh Beckett watch is taking on a life of its own. The latest news out of Florida, according to the Boston Globe, is that Beckett received treatment Thursday morning on his ailing back, and is feeling better. Skipper Terry Francona said they're now trying to determine when they might get Beckett out on the field to play catch. Count on the Beckett watch to heat up as the team prepares for a long plane flight to Japan. |
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March 13, 2008 The Providence Journal reports that the biggest concern for Boston right now is Josh Beckett, who has been hampered by back spasms. No two reports out of Boston have been the same, and while most note his status for the team's trip to Japan is undecided, he's not expected to travel on the 14 hour flight. Beckett has been drafted as a fantasy ace in all formats this month, and while his back injury isn't considered serious, it's concerning nevertheless. |
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March 12, 2008 Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett (back spasms) told Projo.com on Tuesday that he feels a lot better than he did on Monday. The right-hander was moving effortlessly around the clubhouse and skipper Terry Francona was thrilled. It is still not clear when he will make his next start, and there are questions about his availability for the trip to Japan next week. |
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March 11, 2008 Red Sox manager Terry Francona told ESPN.com on Tuesday that there's just about no way a this point that Josh Beckett's sore back can possibly heal in time for him to pitch in the season opener in Japan. "I don't think we know [for sure] yet," Francona said. "But we're certainly not going to rush him back to pitch a game March 24 if he's not ready. And I think if you look at it with common sense, he's not going to pitch over there." At this point, the injury doesn't appear to be anything that should bother him long-term, but it sounds like he won't be ready to go in two weeks. It's something to keep an eye on, but if he returns to workouts soon, he should be ready when the full season gets going next month. |
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March 11, 2008 Josh Beckett is reportedly feeling better today, according to the Providence Journal. Manager Francona commented that Beckett is doing better and is more comfortable but the team still plans to take it slow and there is no new date set for his possible return. Beckett has been battling back spasms, in case you are new to his situation. |
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March 10, 2008 Josh Beckett is more pessimistic about his ailing back, according to the Boston Globe. He had trouble sleeping last night, and didn't feel much better after undergoing treatment this morning, even though an MRI revealed no issues with the disks in his lower back. He said,"Today wasn't as good as yesterday. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. Doctors told me yesterday that there was a possibility I'd come in and feel like I do today so as far as that goes, the doctors were right." When asked if he would be ready to go for the 24th he added,"I don't know. If I'd had as much progress from yesterday to today as I did from the first day to the second day, I wouldn't have ruled that out. Today I'm just holding up my obligation (to talk to media). It probably would have been better to talk to you guys yesterday because I was a little more optimistic. I'm in a pretty crappy mood as far as this thing goes because it was a pretty frustrating day because yesterday was good and today's kind of horse(bleep)." He then said this when asked when he thinks he will pitch again, "We're going to make sure it's completely pain free. I can't even really if laying in one position too long, or sitting in one position too long or standing in one position too long it kind of goes backwards. I've got to keep moving and stuff like that." Beckett will continue to drop down fantasy draft boards following this news. |
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March 9, 2008 Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Sunday that Josh Beckett "looked way better than we expected," according to the Boston Globe. However, Francona failed to commit as to whether Beckett would be ready for their season-opening trip to Japan. Beckett came down with back spasms while warming up for his Saturday start and was scratched. Hopefully, he'll be back on the mound soon and ready to roll in Japan. |
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March 9, 2008 After leaving the mound before starting Saturday's game due to back spasms, Josh Beckett received several hours of treatment, but the Red Sox haven't announced the severity of the injury, according to the Boston Herald. Through a Red Sox spokesperson, Beckett said, "We’ll just wait and see how it feels tomorrow." He'll be re-evaluated Sunday morning and may undergo an MRI. We'll bring you the details as they are released. |
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March 8, 2008 Josh Beckett began to deal with back spasms as he warmed up for Saturday's spring game, so he was scratched from the contest, according to the AP. We'll get more information to you about his status as it comes in. |
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February 28, 2008 Josh Beckett breezed through two innings on Thursday allowing no runs, as the Red Sox went on to a 24-0 victory over Boston College. Beckett wasn't happy with his work on the hill so he went to the bullpen after his outing to work on his curveball, which he seemed to find. All systems are go with Beckett, and all the Sox are really looking for from him at this point is to avoid injury. |